Windstar Cruises unveils first look at new Star Seeker ship
The luxury cruise line’s newest ship will make its maiden voyage from Miami in January 2026.
Windstar Cruises is set to launch its latest ship in January 2026, marking the seventh addition to its fleet of luxury vessels.
This 224-guest ship will feature 112 spacious suites, most of which offer private verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows. It will also have five included dining options, a full-service spa, fitness facility, and a Watersports Platform allowing direct sea access.
Guests can expect minimalistic, neutral interiors inspired by the sea and sky, with suites finished by light wood and calming colours. Passengers travelling in larger groups can book into one of the two Horizon Owner’s Suites, which boast expansive wrap-around balconies and are located on the seventh deck.
There will be 12 other accommodation categories, including ten ocean-view suites with convertible queen beds and spacious mosaic glass showers. In keeping with other Windstar ships, the Star Seeker will not have any interior cabins to ensure guests can make the most of the marine scenery.
Currently under construction in Portugal, the ship will embark on its maiden voyage in January 2026, sailing from Malaga to Miami.
After a naming ceremony in Miami, the Star Seeker will operate Caribbean cruises before traveling up the West Coast of America for a summer season in Alaska. It will then continue to Japan and south-east Asia, where it will reintroduce Windstar’s popular Japan itineraries.
Details of these itineraries will first be shared with Yacht Club members and travel advisors first, with public bookings set to open early this September.
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